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'96-200 26.5 MB, RB
Yahoo Message Number: 144367
Hi Looking for input on the above.
CCC is of particular interest, as well as general opinion. I know Lazy Daze is highly-regarded. Some people don't like the dated styling; I couldn't care less.
I like both these models, but find the rear lounge especially appealing. Also, I'd like to carry a small motorcycle on the rear; having both kitchen and bath ahead of the rear axle seems a better layout for that purpose.
I'd like to install a substantial solar system & carry plenty of tools, which I'm accustomed to having handy, so require good CCC. I gather that 1997 and later years are on the E450 platform, and may have as high as 2500# CCC (22'-23'model?) Much lower than that would present obstacles. The '96 was on the E350 Super Duty chassis. Don't know how that translates.
Lazy Daze (Dazes?) command pretty high used prices, and my ex is spending my money, so I'm thinking no later than 2000.
It would be easier to find high CCC in a small Class A, but with less overall quality. Also, I'll be traveling through Mexico & Central America. The smaller, nimbler Lazy Daze will perform better on those roads.
Other than the very spendy Bigfoot 29G, with the little toybox under the bedroom, Lazy Daze is the only Class C I'd consider.
Re: '96-200 26.5 MB, RB
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Yahoo Message Number: 144436
I'm pretty sure that I posted these two links in answer to your original post, but, if not, here they are again.  By year and model information in the first link will give you the GVWR of the 23.5' and 26.5' chassis (along with other useful information), and the information in the second link (the Files on the Techsnoz site; subscribe to read these) provides Lazy Daze factory data sheets. These data sheets contain the approximate weights of each model on specific chassis; how the weights are calculated is defined on the sheets.  Subtract the 'wet weight' (a *term* which is pretty loose, but will serve for calculation purposes) of the target years and models from the GVWR to get a rough idea of the CCC of each rig.

http://www.andybaird.com/travels/LD-guide-web/changes.htm

http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Techsnoz/files
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Re: '96-200 26.5 MB, RB
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 144437
Thanks, I'll check the links. I have a better idea of the weights now from other forums, but will confirm. I'm unfamiliar with posting on these groups (LWALDRV & Technoz), tho' a member of both. I may have missed your first reply.